Tides Today & Tomorrow in Shallotte Inlet, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 9, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Shallotte Inlet, NC.
Next low tide : in 1h 40m at 10:40 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 4:14 am (3.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:27 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:10 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (30% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8659665
Common Questions About Tides

Shallotte Inlet, NC Tides - May 1980

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu9:124.09:384.93:27-0.13:27-0.16:237:57Full Moon1Thu
2Fri9:494.010:164.84:09-0.14:060.06:227:57Waning Gibbous2Fri
3Sat10:283.910:574.74:50-0.14:450.16:217:58Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun11:143.811:454.75:320.05:260.26:207:59Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon12:083.76:180.16:140.36:198:00Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue12:424.61:113.87:100.17:120.46:198:01Third Quarter6Tue
7Wed1:424.62:134.08:090.18:230.46:188:01Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu2:424.73:124.29:11-0.19:340.26:178:02Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri3:404.74:104.610:10-0.310:41-0.16:168:03Waning Crescent9Fri
10Sat4:384.85:095.011:06-0.511:42-0.36:158:04Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun5:374.86:065.311:59-0.76:148:04Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon6:344.97:015.612:40-0.612:50-0.96:138:05Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue7:284.87:535.81:35-0.81:41-1.06:138:06New Moon13Tue
14Wed8:204.88:445.92:29-0.82:31-0.96:128:07New Moon14Wed
15Thu9:114.69:345.73:22-0.83:21-0.86:118:07New Moon15Thu
16Fri10:024.410:245.54:13-0.74:10-0.66:118:08Waxing Crescent16Fri
17Sat10:544.211:155.15:00-0.54:58-0.36:108:09Waxing Crescent17Sat
18Sun11:484.05:47-0.25:450.06:098:10Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon12:074.812:433.96:340.16:340.36:098:10Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue1:014.41:383.87:230.37:290.56:088:11First Quarter20Tue
21Wed1:544.22:313.98:140.48:270.66:078:12First Quarter21Wed
22Thu2:444.13:204.09:060.59:260.66:078:12First Quarter22Thu
23Fri3:324.04:074.29:550.410:210.56:068:13First Quarter23Fri
24Sat4:193.94:554.410:400.311:120.46:068:14Waxing Gibbous24Sat
25Sun5:063.95:424.611:240.16:058:14Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon5:533.96:284.712:000.312:070.06:058:15Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue6:393.97:124.912:470.112:50-0.16:048:16Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed7:223.97:535.01:320.01:32-0.16:048:16Full Moon28Wed
29Thu8:043.98:335.12:18-0.12:15-0.16:048:17Full Moon29Thu
30Fri8:443.99:135.13:03-0.12:59-0.16:038:18Full Moon30Fri
31Sat9:263.99:545.03:48-0.23:43-0.16:038:18Full Moon31Sat
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8659665)

Common Questions About Shallotte Inlet, NC Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Shallotte Inlet, NC today?

Slack tide in Shallotte Inlet, NC is approximately 1:27 am — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Shallotte Inlet, NC?

Shallotte Inlet, NC is currently in a transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 30% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are shifting between spring and neap.

What datum are Shallotte Inlet, NC tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Shallotte Inlet, NC?

Tide predictions for Shallotte Inlet, NC come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Shallotte Inlet, NC?

Tide data for Shallotte Inlet, NC is sourced from NOAA Station #8659665. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8659665.

What is the moon phase in Shallotte Inlet, NC tonight?

Tonight the moon over Shallotte Inlet, NC is Waning Crescent (30% illuminated). This places Shallotte Inlet, NC in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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